Armory
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Armory is an 8yo bay stallion from Ireland, trained by A.P. O'Brien. He is sired by Galileo out of the dam After. With a Group Two victory and career earnings of $765,332, Armory is considered an extremely talented racehorse. On August 24, 2019, at Curragh, Armory, ridden by Ryan Moore, achieved his most notable win, taking first place in the $130,000 Galileo Irish EBF Futurity Stakes (Group 2) and defeating Rebel Tale (USA). Armory has retired from racing, with his last race on August 14, 2021, at Arlington Park.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Park 14-Aug-21 2012m GOOD R1 MR D STKS $15,332 (of $782,269) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:03.340, SP: $4.30 | R Moore 57kg 4.30L | 6 (8) |
| York 24-Jul-21 2063m GOOD R1 YORK STKS $6,164 (of $115,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:16.430, SP: $3.25 | S Heffernan 61kg | 4 (5) |
| Royal Ascot 16-Jun-21 2004m GOOD R1 PRINCE OF WALES $75,320 (of $700,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:06.860, SP: $3.50 Steadied start, held up 5th and bit keen, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, went 3rd inside final 2f, ridden and and one pace over 1f out, stayed on but not pace to challenge | S Heffernan 57kg 1.50L | 3 (6) |
| Chester 07-May-21 2076m SOFT R2 HUXLEY STKS $56,710 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:11.640, SP: $2.20F Close up in 4th, wide and headway to lead inside final furlong, ran on, comfortable | R Moore 57.5kg | 1 (4) |
| The Valley 24-Oct-20 2040m SOFT 7 R9 G1 Cox plate $750,000 (of $5,000,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:08.690, SP: $7.50 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 8th, 800m 7th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:38.500 | B Melham 56.5kg 1.25L | 2 (14) |
| Leopardstown 12-Sep-20 2012m GOOD R2 G1 IRISH CHAMPION $119,885 (of $750,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:05.080, SP: $67 Ran 5th, closer approaching straight, ridden to go 3rd 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong | W Lordan 58.5kg 2.00L | 3 (6) |
| Curragh 14-Aug-20 2012m GOOD R1 G3 ROYAL WHIP $47,155 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:10.840, SP: $2.60F Held up, 4th halfway, closer behind horses 2f out, switched left on to rail and attempted to progress over 1f out, soon short of room and hampered, ridden to progress between horses final 100 yards, led last strides | S Heffernan 57kg | 1 (5) |
| Curragh 26-Jul-20 2012m SOFT R1 G1 GOLD CUP $15,985 (of $250,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:10.390, SP: $19 Chased leaders, 4th at halfway, ridden in 4th 3f out, 5th 2f out, soon no impression, went moderate 4th inside final furlong | P Beggy 58.5kg 4.75L | 4 (6) |
| Curragh 13-Jun-20 1609m GOOD R2 G1 IRE 2000 GNS $15,985 (of $250,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:38.490, SP: $5 Mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, stayed on into 4th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong | W Lordan 58kg 2.50L | 4 (11) |
| ParisLongchamp 27-Oct-19 1400m HEAVY R1 G1 CRITERIUM INT $92,731 (of $128,694) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:28.610, SP: $1.90 | D O'brien 57kg 20.00L | 2 (4) |
| ParisLongchamp 06-Oct-19 1600m SOFT R2 G1 J-L LAGARDERE $74,185 (of $242,974) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:44.150, SP: $3.30 | R Moore 57kg 1.00L | 3 (7) |
| Curragh 15-Sep-19 1408m GOOD R3 G1 NATIONAL STKS $123,317 (of $400,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:21.820, SP: $4.35 Soon chased leaders, 6th 3f out, pushed along over 2f out and headway, soon no impression, chased winner inside final furlong, one pace | R Moore 58.5kg 9.00L | 2 (8) |
| Curragh 24-Aug-19 1408m GOOD R1 G2 IRISH FUTURITY $124,452 (of $130,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:28.030, SP: $1.70 Chased leaders, dropped to 5th briefly at halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, soon went clear, reduced advantage and stayed on well inside final furlong | R Moore 58.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Leopardstown 26-Jul-19 1426m GOOD R2 G3 TYROS STKS $57,440 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:32.390, SP: $1.40 Broke well, soon tracked leader, 2nd halfway, strongly challenged leader and led 1 1/2f out, asserted final 150 yards, easily | R Moore 58.5kg | 1 (4) |
| Curragh 28-Jun-19 1408m GOOD R3 2YC&G MDN-SW $17,491 (of $17,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:27.990, SP: $1.60 Raced in 8th early, still travelling smoothly over 2f out, soon not clear run-in, switched left and bumped rival 1 1/2f out, quickened well to lead inside final 100yds, asserted and stayed on well | D O'brien 59.5kg | 1 (11) |
| Leopardstown 14-Jun-19 1436m GOOD R2 2Y MDN $2,585 (of $17,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:35.600, SP: $3.75 Soon raced in 8th, headway on outer straight, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong | D O'brien 59.5kg 1.40L | 3 (10) |